Need information on lower level D1 schools?

Question

I'm only 5'7" so I'm wondering, do you think a lower level D1 school would want more than 2 libero's? I want to play for a certain school and my spot is outside hitter but since I'm shorter I doubt I'll get much attention so I thought about DS because I'm pretty good all around but they already have 2 L's so do you think it's worth a shot?

Answer 1

If that is the school you really want, go for it.

You can like Vicki suggested and go to the school first and try out as a walk on.  You will not get a scholarship the first year.  If you make the team, you will get the scholarship the next year.  I would suggest talking with the coach first.  If they say there is no chance, try somewhere else.  

If the coach does not give you any chance, you might try a junior college.  Two years at a good junior college program and you may be able to make the team at the D1 school you want.

Answer 2

i'm in the same position as you. Im also 5'7'' and wanted to play for a certain school (san diego state).  I called and talked to the coach and he told me that they have a libero and a back up, but i was more than welcome to try out and if i was good enough i woul make the team, but he also told me that a lot of people walk on and since most aren't close to 6 foot they try out for libero. So you are competing with a lot of people. If your really want to do it, then go for it. you'll regret it if you don't. But honestly they, at the most, only take 3.